Pillar: Economic Participation
34 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kurung Kumey. 70.2% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 15% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kurung Kumey, which ranks 27 of 27 in Arunachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.2 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 44.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 243 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Kurung Kumey are in the Kurung Kumey district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kurung Kumey youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.